1) LA… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four different bands with the name Fortune
1) LA based producer Fortune.
2) Fortune are a French indie / powerpop group, yet they retain a very classic rock feel. To date they have released one EP, which is self-titled, under Disque Primeur Records.
More information and the ability to give them a listen at their Myspace: www.myspace.com/ilovefortune
3) Fortune is an influential AOR band most active during 80's.
4) A Kettering born DJ, Michael Fortune, currently residing in Newcastle and resident DJ at The Cosmic Ballroom and The Cut in Newcastle.
5) Random guy who uploaded Ken Carson's lost files 4 on spotify.
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Thrill Of It All
Fortune Lyrics
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The look of a stranger in your eyes
Locking the door
Alone in the silence of the night
Pacing the floors, like a cat in the alley
You come and you go, oh such a tease
One day I'll reach down inside
A kiss you won't forget
Just for the thrill of it all
Now it's up on your feet
Moving around from town to town
I know how it feels
Wearing a smile to hide a frown
When all of the while
I know what you're thinking
You're acting so shy
But it don't mean a thing
One day I'll reach down inside
Touch the fire that you hide
A kiss you won't forget
Just for the thrill of it all
And if it's only one night
Tomorrow's yours but the moment's mine
I'll shoot my super twist
Just for the thrill of it all
In "Thrill Of It All," Fortune sings about a person who is seemingly guarded and hard to read. The person has a look of a stranger in their eyes and locks the door at night to be alone in silence. They are described as pacing the floors like a cat in the alley and coming and going like a tease. The singer, while recognizing the guarded nature of this person, longs for the opportunity to touch the fire that they hide. They talk about offering a kiss that the person won't forget, all for the thrill of it all.
As the song progresses, the person they are singing about is revealed to be someone who moves around frequently from town to town, likely never staying in one place for long. The singer professes understanding of how it feels to wear a smile to hide a frown, but indicates that they know what the other person is thinking, regardless of their shy demeanor. They continue to express desire to reach down inside to touch the other person's hidden fire and offer a memorable kiss for the thrill of it all. The final stanza speaks to possibly only having one night together, but that the moment belongs to the singer and they will make the most of it.
Overall, the lyrics in "Thrill Of It All" speak to a desire for connection and intimacy with someone who is elusive and difficult to read. The singer is willing to take risks and make bold moves to experience the thrill of being with this person, even if it may only be for a moment.
Line by Line Meaning
You stand alone
You are by yourself and independent
The look of a stranger in your eyes
You appear distant and unknown, even to yourself
Locking the door
You are securing yourself and isolating from others
Alone in the silence of the night
You are by yourself without any noise or company
Pacing the floors, like a cat in the alley
You are restless and anxious, like an animal stalking its territory
You come and you go, oh such a tease
You have an unpredictable nature, leading others on without full intent
One day I'll reach down inside
Someday I will understand who you truly are
Touch the fire that you hide
I will discover the passion and intensity that you keep secret
A kiss you won't forget
I will give you a memorable and impactful romantic experience
Just for the thrill of it all
Without any long-term expectations, solely for the sake of excitement and adventure
Now it's up on your feet
You have become more proactive and active in your life
Moving around from town to town
You are constantly searching and exploring new places and experiences
I know how it feels
I understand your emotions and experiences
Wearing a smile to hide a frown
You put on a façade of happiness to conceal your true emotions
When all of the while
Despite everything
I know what you're thinking
I am familiar with your thoughts and feelings
You're acting so shy
Despite your assertiveness, you feel nervous or uncertain
But it don't mean a thing
Regardless of your hesitation, it doesn't matter
And if it's only one night
Even if it is just for a brief moment
Tomorrow's yours but the moment's mine
While you can make your own choices in the future, this present moment belongs to us
I'll shoot my super twist
I will try my best to create an unforgettable experience
Just for the thrill of it all
Solely for the sake of excitement and adventure, without any long-term expectations
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OliverMagnum21
I agree with most here, this is one of the best AOR albums ever. The song is tremendous but my absolute favs are "Out in the streets" and "Deep in the heart".
George TJ
One of the greatest mid-eighties jewels.This is actually a pre-Harlan Cage act and a very consistent AOR/pomp release!
AchillesAgonyEcstasy
Musical masterpiece... no words can express the feelings here...
Rock Melodic Radio - AOR MELODIC ROCK HARD ROCK
one of the best aor albums ever!!!!!!!
Gonzalo Savorgnani
Excelente Disco... tremendo. Esta canción junto a Deep in the heart, Out on the streets y Heart of Stone (Live Bonus) son los que más se destacan según mi criterio. Muy recomendable todo el disco, de los mejores de AOR que vieron la luz...
Fredrik Tiberg
This is so great 😀
Alex AOR
absolutely great!!!
AORTime
Masterpiece!
robinsonm08
Amazing album
Bernardo Casarin
mid 80´s.....THE BEST OF THE EIGHTIES!!